Suzuki GSX-R400: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki GSX-R400
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 1989 - 1993
Class Sport Bike
Engine Liquid Cooled, Four Strike, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 55.9mm x 55.9mm
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Horse Power 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 12000RPM
Torque 28.77 ft/lbs (39.0 Nm) @ 10000RPM
Fuel system Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: 41mm UD Telescopic Spring Preload Adjustment
Rear: Monoshock
Brakes Front: Double Disc
Rear: Single Disc
Front Tire 120/60-17
Rear Tire 150/60-17
Wheelbase 54.09 inches (1374 mm)
Dimensions L 78.5 inches (1994 mm)
W 27.4 inches (696 mm)
Seat height 28.9 inches (734 mm)
Weight  (dry), 169.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Suzuki GSX-R400 was a Liquid Cooled, Four Strike, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1989 and 1993. Max torque was 28.77 ft/lbs (39.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 12000 RPM.

Engine

A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 398.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 120/60-17 front tire and a 150/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double Disc in the front and a Single Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm UD Telescopic Spring Preload Adjustment while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock. The GSX-R400 was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.09 inches (1374 mm) long.

1989 - 1992 Suzuki GSX-R400

The 1989 Suzuki GSX-R400 feels very similar to its larger brother. Its tiny pegs are high and are a nightmare on the road but they make sense on the track. However, you need to play around with the suspension. On most models the rear is too soft and causes under steer. But once set-up, despite its old-fashioned-looking frame.



1993 - 1995 Suzuki GSX-R400

1993 - 1995 Suzuki GSX-R400 1993 - 1995 Suzuki GSX-R400

When 400 cc ruled the world of motorcycles, Suzuki’s GSX-R400 was the rarest little dinosaur. The Suzuki GSX-R400 feels very similar to its larger brother, but shrunk down. Its tiny pegs are high and are a nightmare on the road but they make sense on the track. However, you need to play around with the suspension.